Shea Stephens

Florida's legislature begins its regular 60-day session next week, but Governor Ron DeSantis plans to call a special session in April to redraw the state's congressional map.

He joins a growing number of governors seeking a mid-decade redrawing of voting maps to boost their political party's position in Congress.

But DeSantis says he also wants to wait for a possible U.S.

Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

before proceeding.

The state of Colorado was finally seeing snow this week, but like much of the West, the state's snowpack is still far below average due to mild and dry weather.

Colorado Public Radio's Dina Sieg reports that most resorts still have lots of closed terrain, and some smaller ones have not opened at all.

A nine-year-old golden retriever mix has been found safe after escaping.

Abby took off at a service area in northern New Jersey.

Several other dogs from a shelter in South Carolina to a new home in Maine were being transported when Abby ran off during a bathroom break.

She was found safe with the help of a drone.

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens.

Progressive Democrat Zoram Mamdani has taken office as mayor of New York City.

Vermont U.S.

Senator Bernie Sanders administered the oath during the swearing-in ceremony.

In his inaugural remarks, Mamdani promised to confront resident concerns audaciously beginning day one.

Mamdani says City Hall will no longer be shy about using its powers to improve the lives of average New Yorkers.

He campaigned on a promise to make living in the city more affordable.

Hundreds gathered for a vigil in the Swiss ski resort of Kranzmantena to honor victims of a fire that broke out during a New Year celebration.